Witnesses over 12 % increase in unique visitors over last year
South Asia’s largest security and surveillance congregation in the Capital lifts the morale of the market
IFSEC India 2016 at a glance:
· An extremely well-timed exhibition, given the current Cash Flow Deficit under the Demonitisation scheme. An increased focus on digital payments has made it imperative for a fail-proof cyber security system to keep pace with the demand.
· 20 participating countries & over 300 brands showcased Smart Security for Emerging India
· The percentage of unique visitors increased by 12 percent whereas the total number of footfalls increased by 7 percent
· Day 2 and 3 of the expo saw the number of visitors surpassing 6,000 a day, in itself a record achievement for the special 10th year of IFSEC India.
· Launch of the first ever IFSEC India Awards
· A Two-day high impact conference focussed on Homeland Security, attended by the biggest names in the industry
New Delhi, 27th , December 2016: UBM India successfully concluded the 10th edition of International Fire & Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC) India Expo, a three-day security and fire safety show (8th-10th December) in New Delhi. The show brought together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials under one common platform, to discuss global best practices and concepts such as smart cities, and to seek solutions for challenges in the security and fire domain. It also provided informative demos and a wealth of opportunities for the visitors to network and learn about cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, challenges, market insights and discover the best solutions to keep their business and clients secured.
The inaugural ceremony of IFSEC India 2016 took place in the presence of key dignitaries, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India; Shri Ramsewak Paikra, Hon’ble Minister for Home, Government of Chhattisgarh; Shri D. R. Kaarthikeyan, IPS (Retd.), Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council of Homeland Security; Mr. Maninderjeet Singh Bitta, Chairman, All-India Anti-Terrorist Front; Mr. Shiv Charan Yadav, President, APSA; Dr. Arvind Gupta, Deputy National Security Advisor, Government of India; Shri Anil Dhawan, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council of Homeland Security; Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India and Mr. Pankaj Jain, Group Director, UBM India amidst an august industry gathering.
IFSEC India in its 10th anniversary saw participation from countries such as Australia, China, Hungary, India, Korea, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, UAE, UK and USA. It was well-supported in its endeavours by associations such as APSA, ESAI and ESSCI.
Speaking on the successful edition of the expo, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “In today's Indian landscape, focusing on security and surveillance is a critical need. Besides, the domain requires rapid augmentation in terms of knowledge and updation of technology be it in industrial, commercial or residential establishments. The 10th anniversary of IFSEC India Expo was extremely special to us, even though the morale of the market was struck by the hard-hitting economic changes orchestrated by the Centre. In spite of the obvious constraints, we delivered an impressive success story with IFSEC India 2016, as the statistics will show. Our intensive on-ground engagement and impeccable strategizing played a vital part in this success as we reached out to small & large scale Industrial hubs, manufacturing units and factories, private institutes , hardware and security markets, schools, offices & corporate houses, educating them on the importance of this industry’s output.”
He added, “IFSEC India 2016, owes its rich legacy to the 40-year-old IFSEC Global. Fortified by the success of its past editions, and recommended by industry experts as the pre-eminent authority on the global security and fire industry, the 10th edition of IFSEC India was an astonishing success story that exceeded industry expectations and nudged us on the path towards a completely secure, smart and digitally enhanced world.”
With the increasing focus on Homeland security in India, IFSEC India this year proactively deciphered relevant insights gained in the global security market by conducting a two-day conference with the theme ‘Security strategies to counter external and internal threats’ and ‘Creating a Smarter and Safer World with State-of-the-art Security Technology’ alongside the exhibition. Day 1 included technical sessions on Procurement of Security Equipment; Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs; Forensic Sciences Training & Development; Airport Security & UAV / Drones Policy. While Day 2 include sessions on Border Management Strategy; Challenges of Leftist Extremism and its Impact on National Security; Public Transport Security; Securing the Digital Network. The expo was supported by Assocham & PWC as ‘Conference’ and ‘Knowledge Partners’, respectively. A number of top of the line speakers in the industry shared their thoughts at the conferences, including Mr. P Ghosh, Director CFS, Directorate of Forensic Science Services; Mr. Puneet Garkhel, Partner, PWC; Mr. Sujoy Ghosh, Principal – Strategy & Business Development, Tata Power SED; Mr. Gautam K. Thawani, Director, Forensic Bureau of Investigation & Studies; Mr. John Livingstone, Founder & CEO, Johnnette Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Ankit Mehta, CEO & Co- Founder, Ideaforge Technology Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Vijay Kumar, Senior Security Advisor; Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India; Dr. Satyapal Singh, Hon’ble Member of Parliament & Former Commissioner of Police, Mumbai and; Cdr. Deepak Uppal, Director, PWC- G&PS among others
IFSEC India 2016 also witnessed the first ever IFSEC India Awards in India which was specially crafted to get the minds behind electronic security in various industry verticals in the limelight. The awards recognised the excellence and innovations of CSOs & Security officers who continuously work behind the scenes to ensure robust security. Presented by Dahua Technology & HIK Vision, the awards night was a celebration of the coming together of the luminaries and forerunners of the industry, and was marked by a night of glamour and entertainment. Ernst & Young was the process advisor for the IFSEC India Awards.
Industry Speak and Launches at IFSEC India 2016:
Mr D. R. Kaarthikeyan, IPS (Retd.), Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council of Homeland Security: Optimal Homeland Security and Peace can only be achieved if it goes hand in hand with intelligent and consistent policy. Homeland security is a vast body that takes in everything from cyber security, to counter terrorism, to all aspects of smart cities and beyond. As an expo, IFSEC has grown exponentially and in its 10th edition, there has been a sharp increase in terms of exhibitors and countries exhibiting. This itself shows the awareness and interest that the subject has evoked and I congratulate it for the successful completion.
Colonel Harendra Bana, Head Security- India Region – PepsiCo India: “The IFSEC India Expo 2016 was very tastefully organised and brilliantly executed, and we could see the intense deliberations and work that would have gone into producing this show. I do extend my sincere appreciation for the expo that you all put together for the community.”
Mr. Pema Lin, Business Development Manager, Lilin Impex India Pvt. Ltd: “We have launched some new IVS systems in IFSEC 2016. We have also launched a 4k Camera with auto focus and many new features in it. Our products are mostly middle and higher segment of market. Our main focus is government and corporate clients. We have been working with UBM since many years and as IFSEC is the most reputed and biggest show, we will definitely participate next year.”
Mr. Sandeep Kumar Arora, Vice President, ERD Group, “IFSEC 2016 is a very good and well planned show and UBM India itself is a very professional company. It’s the third time we are participating at IFSEC 2016 and have got a very good response here.”
Mr. Akhilesh Gupta, Director, Secure-Eye, Fortune Marketing, “We have been participating in IFSEC for 6 years. As IOT is a buzz right now so we are focusing on smart solutions, smart schools, smart hospitals, and smart banks hence we provide all solutions including hardware and software to them. Our experience with IFSEC is always good when it comes to visitors, business enquiries and lead generations from here”.
Sharad Yadav, general manager, Honeywell Security and Fire India: “We have been showcasing at IFSEC India with impressive results. This year Honeywell showcased among other new products, eVance™ Facility Manager, a cloud-based technology that enables greater insight on the health of fire systems and better decision making, MaxPro™ Cloud Alarm Monitor, a cloud-based platform that enables powerful remote monitoring and real-time response across multiple sites, eQUIP™ Camera Series, high image quality cameras withstanding varying degrees of lighting and weather conditions suitable for a wide variety of applications, and the Xtralis range of solutions for remote visual verification of fire and intrusion risks, advanced perimeter security technologies, and video analytics software.”
Mr. Jiten Mahapatra, Sales Manager (PAN India), ZK Teco: “The response at IFSEC 2016 was good as compared to other security shows. ZK Teco is the only company that provides variety of products under one roof. You can get all the solutions starting from biometric machines to fingerprint machines etc. We have launched alarm systems and global systems at the show and have also introduced the 1. 2 meter iris scanner.”
Mr. Prasanjeet Bhattarcharya , Business Head – Surveillance Products, Panasonic India Pvt Ltd.: “We have been associated with IFSEC since the beginning and not only in India, but we also contribute in IFSEC UK. We are satisfied with the response at our booth.”
Mr. V Bhaskar Babu, Vice President Sales India, Business Development Global Accounts, Acsys Control Systems, “We participated for the third time at IFSEC India. Acsys Control Systems provides remote systems for indoor outdoor locations and it’s a very high security integrated system. We are satisfied with the footfall at our stall and we certainly would like to participate next year.”
About UBM India
UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences & seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit ubmindia.in.
